Patient Care Tech: Hands-on Nursing Support & Newborn Care

Northwestern Memorial Healthcare; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

401(k) matching

Lifecycle benefits

Job summary

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the RN and care team on the unit. You will perform direct and indirect patient care, assist with admissions, testing, mobility, and ensure safety.

The role emphasizes the Patient First philosophy and requires CNA certification or enrollment, CPR/BLS, and basic health safety training; healthcare experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• CNA Certification or currently enrolled in nursing program.
• CPR recognition by AHA (BLS for HC Providers).
• Minimum 90% on annual Health and Safety Training quizzes.
• Unit-based recognition for Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care: assist with admission, transfer, discharge; monitor vitals; perform routine tasks.
• Indirect patient care: maintain safe, clean environment; restock supplies; prepare rooms for assessments.
• Assist with pre- and post-operative care; transport patients and equipment; respond to emergencies as needed.

Skills

CNA Certification

CPR / BLS

Health & Safety Training

Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring

Education

High school diploma

1 year college or nursing education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Northwestern Medicine is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support the RN and care team on the unit. You will perform direct and indirect patient care, assist with admissions, testing, mobility, and ensure safety.

The role emphasizes the Patient First philosophy and requires CNA certification or enrollment, CPR/BLS, and basic health safety training; healthcare experience is preferred.